Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Advertised Salary $44,449 - $66,674, Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 11/21/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title IT Support Professional II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position involves the development, maintenance, and support of decision support tools and application programming interfaces vital to Precision Sustainable Ag (PSA). Additionally, it involves overseeing the development and upkeep of AESL's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This system plays a critical role in managing equipment automation, sample submissions, reporting, accounting, quality control, auditing, and result dissemination to Extension offices. The LIMS also generates financial reports for administrative purposes and for the Board of Regents.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Advanced Web development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, and ASP.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level Windows programming language.
• Advanced database skills, specifically creating SQL queries.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced software troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Network administration skills, specifically Windows Server and IIS.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to staff and management.

Physical Demands

• Work at a computer for long periods of time, 5 days a week.
• Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide full stack in-house software support, including JavaScript, Html, CSS, Python, Microsoft Access, PostgreSQL, Node.js, and PowerShell.
• Develop, maintain, and document the AESL laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Design and maintain databases for generating reports of data values and recommendations based on those values for AESL.
• Develop, support, and maintain software for AESL laboratories, including reporting, quality assurance, quality control, accounting, summaries, mapping, and custom automation scripts.
• Develop, update, and maintain AESL data operations, including laboratory management database and accounting software.
• Oversee AESL IT systems and personnel, including task assignments, review, and training.
• Lead weekly meetings with IT, Accounting, and Lab management teams

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare summary and statistical reports of data. Develop and implement software to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Use statistical software, graphs, and conditional formatting to flag data that may be questionable or outside acceptance criteria.
• Oversee the set-up, maintenance, and administration of the AESL IT infrastructure.
• Design accounting and invoicing software, monthly generation and distribution of invoices, and integration of accounting data with laboratory data.
• Develop and implement software to help ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Create and distribute invoices for county samples, CampusShip, Direct Clients, and EPD
• Conduct a monthly audit of accounts receivable and unbilled samples.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with specialists in the development and updating of expert systems software, and programs generating reports and recommendations.
• Analyze department-wide computer resources required for the execution of instruments and their programs.
• Acquire the information from participating specialists that will be needed to complete stakeholders' objectives.
• Offer training services to County Extension Faculty and Staff on IT services utilized at the county level.

Percentage of time 20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Jason Lessl Recruitment Contact Email soiltest@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-5350

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents